Posted 26 months ago
QC Specialist
@ Bamford Produce Company
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Bamford Produce Company is hiring a permanent full-time QC Specialist for night shifts in Mississauga, Sunday to Thursday from 5:00pm to 1:00am. The role inspects inbound and outbound fresh produce against quality specifications and CFIA standards, and accepts or rejects product. Pay is to be determined by experience, and group benefits start after probation.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect inbound and outbound produce against quality specifications
- Accept or reject product and document findings
- Perform daily QA audits, including slot and distribution checks
- Liaise with CFIA on inspections and detentions
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements summary:
- 2 to 4 years produce inspection experience preferred
- Knowledge of CFIA and USDA produce standards
- Ability to work in a cold warehouse
- Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver's licence
- Computer skills in Microsoft Windows and Excel
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Bamford Produce Company
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Delivering over 137 years and 4 generations of fresh produce
Full company description
Established in 1881, Bamford Produce is one of Canada’s longest-running, largest, and most highly trusted produce distribution companies. We are industry leaders, offering unrivaled fresh product selection, consistent customer service, and on-time delivery. We specialize in conventional, organic, local, specialty, or processed items, and can customize our offerings to suit your business needs. Give us a call to learn more about our products and services!
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,161
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 65
- Reported office locations
- 2501 Stanfield Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4 1R6, CA
- Business categories
- Farmers Market
- Food and Beverage
- Fruit
- Organic Food
- Supply Chain Management
- Wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Bamford Produce Company Limited
- Bamford Produce
- Specialties
- Fresh Produce
- Local & Organic
- Specialty
- and Processed & Pre-Cut Produce
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Established in 1881, Bamford Produce is one of Canada’s longest-running, largest, and most highly trusted produce distribution companies. We are industry leaders, offering unrivaled fresh product selection, consistent customer service, and on-time delivery. We specialize in conventional, organic, local, specialty, or processed items, and can customize our offerings to suit your business needs. Give us a call to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food & Beverages |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1881 |
| Specialties | Fresh ProduceLocal & OrganicSpecialtyand Processed & Pre-Cut Produce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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Company Description
Fresh Advancements is an importer and wholesaler of fresh produce at the Ontario Food Terminal. Our product line includes conventional and organic produce, including, celery, citrus, apples, cherries and assorted berries. Fresh Advancements' customers enjoy access to major growers from across North America.
Job brief
The Produce Inspector is accountable for ensuring that all inbound and outbound produce meets quality standards. The Inspector works with various areas (Produce Business Unit, Supply Chain, Distribution and Operations) to aid in the integration and adherence of policies and processes with respect to Quality thereby ensuring compliance to all statutory and company requirements.
The job holder is required to work the night shift, Sunday to Thursday from 5:00pm to 1:00am at the following location: 2501 Stanfield Rd, Mississauga ON.
Responsibilities
- Assure the quality of produce entering the warehouse and advise if the product should be accepted or rejected
- Verify that all inbound product consistently meets our specifications for quality (size, weight, Brix, colour etc) by measurement of key metrics and adherence to sampling and testing programs
- Ensure adherence and compliance with established Quality Assurance programs and policies thereby ensuring that all produce meets the highest standards of quality
- Complete daily/ongoing QA auditing of the product (slot checks, inter-branch and distribution checks)
- Investigate and document all quality inspection findings with appropriate forms and systems (rejection reports, slot check, QA reports etc) on a daily/ongoing basis
- Continuous communication with QA Manager and Quality Assurance Team
- Understanding of CFIA produce inspection standards and interaction with the CFIA on matters relating to inspections and detentions
- Contribute as a key member of the Quality team to strategic decisions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work with HACCAP related requirements
- Conduct any general duties, specific projects and responsibilities as assigned or required in a timely and professional manner
Terms
- Job Type: Permanent Full-time
- Probationary Period: 3-months or 480 hours, whichever longer
- Work Location: 2501 Stanfield Rd, Mississauga ON, L4Y 1R6.
- Shift Requirement: Night Shift, Sunday to Thursday from 5:00pm to 1:00am (this time frame is not set in stone)
- Compensation: TBD depending on experience level
- Benefits: Group Benefits entitlement upon completion of probation time
Qualifications
- Must be able to work in a cold environment
- 2-4 years experience in a Produce Inspector function within the produce industry is preferred (Procurement, Retail, or Distribution)
- Thorough knowledge of fresh produce and related items in regard to grades, sizes, colour including knowledge of CFIA/USDA standards for fresh fruits and vegetables
- Thorough knowledge of fresh produce and related items in regard to grades, sizes, colour including knowledge of CFIA/USDA standards for fresh fruits and vegetables
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of produce inspection techniques
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively inter-departmentally and at various levels throughout the organization
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, refrigerated warehouse environment
- Ability to work in a cooperative manner with multiple staff of varying personalities.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, analytical and organized
- Computer experience in Microsoft Windows & Excel
- Raise the bar regarding company QA standards and exceptions and embrace a continuous improvement philosophy
- Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
- Valid Driver’s License
Fresh Advancement provides reasonable accommodations at any stage in our hiring process. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in completing your application, please contact our Human Resources Department by submitting this application.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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